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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-07-23

Personal
Mr.. Frederick Won Kappf and wife, Of Stone
leigh, near Towsontown, have been sojourning n
Oakland, Md.
MIR. Samuel Appold and family of Luther
vilIe accompanied by Misses Julia and Susie Vol
Reisen, left for Atlantic City ON Monday.
Mrs. Charles Ridgely and family, of Hamp
ton, left on Tuesday for Saratoga, where they ex
poet to remain the balance of the summer.
DIR. A. G. McCurdy, dentist, of Towsontown
has been chosen delegate from Maryland to the
International Medical Congress which meets in
Washington next fall.
Mrs Jarvis wife of Mr.. Frank Jarvis, a well
known real estate operator of Kansas City, Mis-
souri,, was in Towsontown this week, visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Mary Butler.
Mr.. R. Edwin Hook, of Towsontown, expects
to remove his family to his farm in the I'd district
next week. As already stated, he has sold his
residence here to Mr. Thos G. Bruff.
DIR. Josiah Thornley,, rising young physi-
clan of Charlottesville, Virginia, accompanied by
his brother, Mr.. Julian Thornley,, are visiting the
family of VIM. S. Keech, Esq, of Towsontown.
Col. Daniel Scott, of Belair, accompanied by
his wife and daughter, will leave for Saratoga
early next week. They will take their horses and
carriage with them and expect to remain away
until the middle of September:
Mr.. Warren Nichols, of Baltimore, presided
at the new organ in Trinity P. e. Church, Tow
sontown, on Sunday last, and delighted the large
congregation with his charming music. 1t is
hoped that he will give a recital here soon.
Samuel d. Schumacher, Esq, of the law firm
of Schumacher & Whitelock, was in Towsontown
on Wednesday, on professional business. He is
sojourning with his family at Lutherville. His
partner, Mr.. Geo. Whitelock, is spending the
summer in Europe.
Mr.. Christian Schmidt, of the 10th district,
will leave next week for Cleveland, Ohio, where
he goes to visit friends. He was married in that
city twenty seven years ago and has not been
there since. Before returning Mr.. Schmidt ex-
poets to extend his trip to Kansas.
DIR. G. Hastead Boyland, son-in-law of the
lato Robert Gimor, of Glen Ellen, has returned
from an extended professional tour of Europe
and is located for the summer at the Buffalo
Lithia Springs, Virginia, as resident physician.
lie expects to RETURN to Europe IN tho fli. ---
Mr.. Michael Hurley, one Of the Oldest citi-
zens of the LIST district who long since passed his
eghtieth birthday, was here on Wednesday at
tending to some business in the Orphans Court
He was accompanied by his wife, very spry old
lady, who had not been to Towsontown before in
thirty years.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-07-23

Young Lady Killed on Camp Ground
Sad Results of the Storm.-The storm of
Monday afternoon last was very severe in the vi
cinity of Resterstown and was accompanied with
fatal results. A large number of families are al
ready camping on the Emory Grove grounds. At
the corner of Thompson avenue and Spring street,
near the circle, was tent occupied by Mrs. An
drews, wife of Henson c. Andrews, of Retreat
street, Baltimore county, and her three daughters,
Miss Maggie Andrews, Miss Ida j. Andrews and
Mrs. Jennie Earle, wife of Mr. Earle, of Baltimore.
AS the storm came up, the mother and daughters
sought refuge in the tent. The mother and Maggie
stood at the back of the tent, holding down the
flies. Mrs. Earle and Miss Ida Andrews were
standing at the front part holding ono of the poles.
Only few minutes after the mother and daughters
went inside large limb was blown from a tree,
and struck the middle of the tent. Mrs. Andrews
and Miss Maggie went outside and around to the
'front.' in order to let Mrs. Earle and Miss Ida out.
The tent was tied down in front, which prevented
their exit that way, and the limb across the tent
prevented the two daughters from getting out at
the back. The mother and Maggie had just reach
ed the front when large oaKtree, with two forks,
fell, straddng another large tree, at the entrance.
Miss Ida Andrews was killed instantly and Mrs.
Earle was badly injured on the back and head.
The mother and daughter were only foot from
hurt had it not been held by the tree which was
straddIed. The tree was soon cut away by the aid
of John T. Marshall, Jr, and others, and the body
of Ida was taken from under it. The tree had
fallen on her head, and crushed out her brains.
Mrs. Earle is badly hurt, but her injuries are not
necessarily fatal. The body of the unfortunate
young girl was taken in charge by Edward Selby,
undertaken, Reisterstown, and was removed to the
city.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-07-23


Alberton, I'd District.-Mr. Day, trader
of Montgomery and upper Howard, gives the
following account of a terrific cyclone, accompa-
MED by a very severe thunder storm, which
struck the neigbborhood of Rattlesnake Springs
yesterday Sunday, 18th inst.) with disastrous
effect. He was witness while at church, near
the above named place, whore large trees were up
rooted, one knocking him down but eAfecting no
serious injury.
The road to Tridelphia is strewn with them,
some as large as two feet across and not only
they uprooted but completely reduced to spliners,
SO violent was the wind.
The lightning struck the barns Of Mr.. Calvin
Zepp-as large and fine any in the county
completely destroying them with his entire crop
of wheat, estimated at from 1000 to 500 bushels
together with barrack, containing his crop of
clover hay; corn house, wagon sheds, implements
and in fact all the appurtenances of well appoin-
ted farm; also the stock in the stables and the
oxen and young cattle sheltering in the yards.
1t is impossible to estimate, says my informant
the extent of damage done. The crops all through
the section are greatly injured. l. r. II.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-07-23

Epson N. P. Church, Toapsontown.-
on Sunday by the pastor, Rev. j. l.. Elderdice,
at 1880 a. m. Prayer meetings every Sunday and
Tuesday nights, at O'clock
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-07-23

COUNTY SURVEYOR,
ROOM No. Z MASONIC BUILDING,
T0ws0NTOwN, MD. l.l.
Jan.15,'s7y.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-07-23

SaterS' Baptist Misunderstanding every SUM-
day by the pastor, Rev. w. j. NicOll, at Saters'
Baptist Church, at IL a. m, and at Pikesville Bap-
fist Church at p. m.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-07-23

The Loeb Raven Station.-The Belair DEM
ocrat of last week says at is reported in the Bal
is in contemplation at Loeb Raven, on the NJ C.
R. R. This, we presume, is mistake. The
railroad company has already spent several thou
sand dollars at that point, more in fact than at
any other station on the road, while the receipts
from passengers and freight but little more than
pay the expenses incident to stopping and start,
ing trains. 1t is peculiarly summer station and
has now accommodations for several hundred
people, MORE perhaps, than will use it at one time
for the next ten years. With the great need the
company now has for money for legitimate pur-
poses, it is scarcely possible the managers will
recklessly squarder their limited resources on an
other station house at Loeb Raven"
No, it is not a mistake. The station has actu-
ally been built, and the little money that it cost
had better been expended in giving the people OF
Towsontown more respectable accommodations
We agree with the Democrat that to build a sta
ton at Loeb Raven, in view of the previous &C
commodations there, looks like throwing that
much money away.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-07-23

Return OF an OlO h6SlO6uU.-OHuert luis
head the Doyleston (Pa.) IntelHgencer of 18th in
slant says: "Charles II. Mann, of TowsOntown,
Baltimore county, Md, who, quite number of
years ago lived in Doylestown, is visiting among
us. Mr.. Mann has been sheriff of Bucks county,
postmaster at Doylestown and proprietor of the
hotel now kept by John M. Purdy. He sold out
his tavern business to Nathan P. Brewer. In
1852 Mr.. Mann was proprietor of stage route
between Doylestown and Philadelphia. A coach
drawn by two horses left Doylestown at a. m.
At Arlington another pair of horses were in read
mess, drew the stage to Philadelphia, where they
arrived at IL a. m. The return trip was begin
at Up. m, changing horses at Arlington agair,
and reaching Doylestown at p. m. Thomas
Biglan, of boy lestown used to drive the stage for
Mr.. Mann. Until recently Mr.. Biglan had not
seen Mr.. Mann in many years. Thomas took a
pair of shoes to the Fountain House the other day
and while there heard familiar voice. Heinyes.
tigated and met Mr.. Mann. Thomas introduced
himself, as Mr.. Mann did not recognize him in
stanty. They were soon reviving old memories.
Mr.. Mann expressed himself as greatly surprised
at the many strides forward which Doylestown
had taken in the intervening years."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-07-23

Philopolis, 9th District.-The second quar-
terly meeting of Hereford circuit convened at
Jessop's Church on Saturday and Sunday last
Rev. VIM. F. Speake, P. E., was present and Of
fciated. On Saturday fair financial report was
made from the different appointments and many
other interests were considered. GOrsuch Hall
will no longer be continued as an appointment.
The extreme heat of Sunday last prevented as
large attendance as usual. Rev. Mr.. Speake
preached both morning and afternoon, also at
Union Chapel at night. The next quarterly meet
ing will take place at Bosley's Church in October.
Two funerals took place at Jessops Church on
Wednesday afternoon last-one child Of Mr..
Joel Hayes, near Meredith's Ford, and the other,
a child, eleven months old, of Mr.. George Knapp
Rev. S. M. Afford oficiated at each.
The recent rains have been of great benefit to
vegetation generally, but great disadvantage to
the gathering of the oats crop. But few farmers
had succeeded harvesting the crop. Some grass,
mostly timothy, which remains uncut, is over-ripe
and is becoming inferior, owing to the growth Of
weeds.
Many are the instances in connection with
thunder storms that teach US to be cautious and
not endanger our lives. 1t is indeed sad to learr
of the death by lightning of the teamster and pai
of horses of Mr.. George Cole, of our district. A
friend had his horse tied under tree previous t.
the storm of Monday last, and thinking it an un
safe place, removed therefrom, and after so doinl
the tree was struck by lightning and greatly
| damaged.
The Senior Gunpowder Club will convene at tn
residence of Mr.. John Crowther, Jr., on July 3Oth
| PHILoPoLIs.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-07-23

Eutaqo II. p. Church, Hd11ord Road-Preaching
every Sunday by the pastor, Rev. J. NJ Gill, at
III q. m. Allinvited.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-07-23
Property Transfers In BALTIC. County,
Deeds, Leases, Mortgages, Bills of Sale, ETC., re.
ceived for record in the office of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court for Baltimore county:

Deeds Leases, Mortgages, Bills of Sale, etc., re-
ceived for record in the office of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court for Baltimore county:
DEEDS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Christian Devriei, trus., to D. Wilson, &c.
Christian Devries, trus., to Geo. A. Blake.
John Hubner to VIM. A. Hanway.
G. W. Beatty, Jr., &C., to A. G. Gilpin.
Elijah J. Bond & wife to G. E. Beehler.
J. G. Maier to Malica Scally.
VIM. A. Hanway to John Hubner.
VIM. A. Hanway to John Hubner.
John Hubner to VIM. A. Hanway.
Daniel Alder & wife to Emma J. Prosser.
David A. Clark & wife to Jas. F. McCabe.
S. P Bosley, &C., to A. R. Robson.
ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGES.
Eliza Gessford, exr., to Eliza Gessford.
MORTGAGES.
A. II. Shannon & hus. to F. W. Trimble 81, 900.
T. R. Lee & wife to Gainesville L. & S. A., $500
II. C. Winchester & VT. to E. Herman, Jr., 81, 000
A. II. Shannon & hus. to +. w. Trimble, s., 900.
Malica Scally to Waverly B. A., $1,000.
VIM. II. Oliver to Loyoa B. A., $3.50.
Louis Laumann to Christopher Lipps, S., 900.
BILL OF SALE.
John Miller to Henry S. Wright.
RELEASES.
Agriculture Insurance Co. to David A. Clark.
Thos. Hughes, trus., to Chas. D. Reid.
A Novel INTENTIONAL gentleman who
travels through BALTIMORE anu HoWaru countles
gives the following description of O novel inven-
ton he lately came across "Mr. Louis Montgil-
lion, of Ekridge Landing, Howard county, who
is shoemaker by trade, has invented singular
contrivance, the novelty of which struck me at
once His idea is to utilize the lost power Of
wagons or other vehicles descending grades, his
model being simplicity itself By an attachment
of segments to the rear wheels of vehicle he
winds up the power in descending grades and
hold IN ,harO f oaA
for the purpose and when the next hill is reached
the lever is reversed and the power is applied to
assist in the ascent. 1 am surprised that Mr..
Montgillion does not bring his highly useful in
venton to the attention of the public. To my
mind it has great future before it. Street cars,
wagons and all heavy oonveyances could save a
vast amount of power by the adoption of this ar
rangement, which, it is hoped, has not been "born
to blush unseen"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-07-23

Trinity p. E. Church, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Sunday at ii a. m. and p. m. Wednesday at 4
p. NJ; Friday, Bible Reading, at pm. Luther
vile on Sunday, at 4.30 p. m.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-07-23

School Board Meeting. The County School
Board held its regular quarterly meeting on
Tuesday, the president, Mr.. Benson, in the chair.
1t was ordered that during the vacation all ap-
plications for repairs of school houses should be
referred to the Commissioners of the several dis
tricts, with power to act.
Samuel M. Rankin was authorized to superin-
tend the erection of frame school house to re-
place school No. in the 10th district, which has
become unfit for use.
Application to consolidate schools at STAIRS
Corner and Franklinville, in 18th district, was
laid over, several protests against the proposed
consolidation having been filed.
The salaries of teachers for term ended 90th
June were White schools $685. 925. 81, and colored
schools, S5,255.13.
Bills amounting to $3,106.O7 were ordered to
be paid.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-07-23
LOCAL ITEMS.
Religious Notices.

7Oacsont0Sn IT. E. Church.-Preaching to-mor-
row Sunday, at IL a. M, and at p. m, by the
pastor, Rev. Page Milburn. Sabbath school at
$50 a. m. and 2.30 p. m.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday, at p. m.-
Class meetings on Thursday, at 4 p M, and Fri
day. at D. m. Bible class on Thursday, at D.
m. Public cordially invited.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-07-23

The Late John Scott.--Last week TIE
UNION referred to the death John Scott, formerly
of Baltimore county, which occurred at Oakland,
California, the 9th instant, in the sOth year of
his age. The following additional particulars are
copied from the Belair 1Egis:
Tile was born at Hebron Mills, on Western Run,
Baltimore county, June LIST, 1898. His father was
Thomas Scott, who came to Baltimore county from
Bucks county, Pa, when q boy, in 1772. Thos.
Scott was successful farmer and miller, and his
son John followed these callings. He did not de-
vote all of his time to secular pursuits, but feeling
impelled to preach the Gospel he travelled extern
81 ELY throug the South and West, accompanying
other Friends, among them Joseph John Quincy,
a prominent and esteemed Friend from England,
who visited this country.
"John Scott married Elizabeth Littig, of Balti-
more, December 18th, 1927, which was the year
of the Hicksite separation in the Friends Society.
Their wedding trip was by stage from Baltimore
to Washington, and occupied two days. Now the
trip is made in 40 minutes. They attended q levee
of President Adams and were presented to his Ex-
cellency by Col. Little.
ain 1876 he was sent to North Carolina to re0r-
ganize the Friends schools which had been closed
during the war, and was afterwards commissioned
with funds to be used at his discretion for the
lief of destitute Friends. He was School Com
missioner for Baltimore comfy for thirteen years,
the only Office he was ever willing to hold. He
was vice president of the Baltimore county Bible
Society and also of the Maryland Bible Society.
As a minister his visits extended to California,
Oregon and Canada. His wife died about two
years ago. Six children survive them. They
celebrated their golden wedding December 18th,
1871 at the residence of their son, Irving Scott,
in San Francisco. Several hundred persons were
present and the Quaker poet, John G.. Whittier,
sent them congratulatory and characteristic
letter.
"John Scott lived for 73 years where he was
born and then removed to Darlington, in this
county, making his home with his son, George l..
Scott. He was man of great energy and endur-
ance and since he was n years old had crossed
the continent to California thirteen times"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-07-23
Drowned Herself in a spring.-Miss Elin-

Drowned Herself in Spring.-Miss Eliz-
abeth Zimmerman, aged about go years, committed
suicide by drowning herself in spring on her
farm, near Manchester, and close to the Baltimore
county line on Thursday of last week. An in
quest was held and the jury rendered verdict
that the deed was committed while laboring under
dependency and melancholy. Miss Zimmerman
was last seen alive about ten minutes before her
body was found lying beside the spring and with
her head under the water. No reason can be
given for the act except the feeble state of her
mind and nerves. She owned small farm, valued
at So, 900, situated in Long Corner of Manchester
district. Her farm has been cared for since spring
by Jeremiah Shaeffer and family, who agreed to
work the place and take care Of Miss Zimmerman
as long as she lived in consideration of which they
were to receive the property at her death. In ad-
dition to the farm she also had some money out
at interest, and was very comfortably settled. She
has been very respondent of late, and frequently
expressed the wish that she would die.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-11-17

ished wooden floor which served for the
dancers. Al the far end was the band
of music, and like In many other similar
places, they put out sign denoting
what dance was then taking place or
about to begin. Only those thinking
to participate in the waltz are expected
to remain on the lower floor, the gallery
upstairs being provided for visitors or
families is. the old ladies and
children who do not care to dance, or
who want to drink beer alone-and up
stairs we went. We secured seat near
the balcony and enjoyed the fun below.
As soon % the music struck up every
one left the tables and got into line
ON the floor. There in column front Of
fours tho dancers formed half circle
around the floor. There were two floor
managers, and 40 the band started the
first one divided the circle In half, and
left one portion of 1t dancing on the floor.
The second ballet-master stood ct the
head Of the column and kept the others
in line. The first section was allowed to
dance for about Eve minutes, and then
they were gathered together like lot Of
stray chickens and placed in line ON the
other side Of the hall. Then the second
section was allowed to have its turn, and
when stopped the semicircle was ct the
other end of the building. Then the
two men went and collected the tickets
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-11-17
RED BOOTS.

A Form Of Torture Which II Practiced
by Tartar Banditti.
& Among the Tartars of the Ukraine boots
made Of red leather are generally worn.
This fact gave rise to form of torture prac-
iticed, ss an act Of revenge, by the banditti
who formerly infested that region. The
,Eicum's skin was cut round the upper part
sf his legs, and then torn of by the feet.
Some years ago the chief Of desperate
gang Of robbers became 40 troublesome that
large reward was offered for his capture
A Russian soldier managed to secure the
robber and TO hand him over to his COM
mander.
Instead Of being executed. the robber was
Get 1t liberty. He had amassed wealth and
was able topay the commander large sum
One day, shortly after the capture, the
sSdss sSs ,ss., ". eS. iS.4l''d to receive visit from
.sYou caught me once" said he TO the
soldier, "but before you Get out upon another
expedition In search Of me, will give you
pair OF red boots for the Journey"
Having uttered this terrible threat, the
robber escaped. The soldier, knowing II hs
gave chance the threat would be executed,
and having no confidence In his command
er's honesty, determined to take the admin-
He pusued the robber, and after several
cooked pissola in his hands, he found the
! sYou promiasd me" sa,d he. - pair of
~ boot; ian cone e e nsas1Ssd ior
ot.-x6eAea1e. 5tF Il
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-11-17

Of the consulships, there are about 1000 sp
"Those holding on to the upper bo1ghs
expect II they fall to catch upon the boughs
of the secretaries; and those disappointed in
obtaining them. hope to catch on the limbs
Of consulships.
''For the place Of plenipotentiary but one
Of the hundred can be appointed, and the
ninety and nine falling upon the next boughs
increase the number Of applicants to 800.
For the latter but one can be appointed, and
thus S98 fall upon the consulships, increasing
tho number Of applicants to 1888. The
chance for consulsdip Is one in 1893. You
can, therefore, calculate your chances for the
cOnsulship at Rio"
Then, SIR" answered the astonished and
dismayed Scott, II may a. we'll go home to
my clients, and quit the business Of Office
begging r. and he rose to his feet.
"But, Mr.. Scott" resumed Mr.. Marcy,
motioning to him to resume his seat,
~ have advised the President that the
failure to obtain the higher Office should not
give lien on the lower offices thus your
chance will remain as one to Q thousand
only for consulship."
swell, that chance is not worth waiting
for, and I'll go home" said Scott.
when you do" answered the secretary,
with twinkle in his eyes, ''go and prepare
for your passage to Rio, for your appoint
ment is already determined upon"
Then the secretary's sides shook with his
enjoyment of Scotts Joyful surprise. Youth's
COMPANION.